Musings on life and love

Tinker Bell and a Policeman

The kids woke up so excited this morning. It was fairytale day at summer camp and they were ready to celebrate with their friends. The laughter and the silly giggles between G & I had me smiling all the way to camp. It wasn’t until we got to the corner and a lady walked up the stairs at the subway station that my smile sadly turned in to a bit of anger and sadness. As my giggling holding hands twins were walking by this lady, she looked directly at them with this horrible disapproving expression while mustering the words “it’s not a good time for him to be wearing that costume.” Shaking her head disapprovingly while continuing her rant. It took all that I had in me not to lose my temper. I immediately looked at my children still walking ahead of me but now slowly to try and make out what she was saying to me but at the same time still trying to continue the happiness they had been enjoying all morning. I stared at them to make sure they turned away from us and I looked at this lady and as much as I wanted to protect my kids by saying something I would regret or could possibly turn into something that I did not want to teach my kids, I swallowed and said I am so proud of my kids and the costumes they selected to wear. I followed that by saying, it’s with a pure heart of love and kindness for my children that I will continue walking along without letting your ugliness affect my day. She said something about mother’s like me…at that point I could no longer hear her because all I could see in front of me was a beautiful tinker bell and a handsome sweet police officer who said he would protect all the fairies at camp and that is why he chose that costume for today’s event.

We finally got to the front of the school when G stopped us and asked me why I looked sad. He then said was it because the lady was sad? I smiled realizing that he was just worried that maybe she was unhappy and couldn’t see how mean she was being. Instead he chose to believe maybe she wasn’t happy and that was why she was saying things to me. At that moment, I realized how kind and innocent their hearts truly are. How much love they are surrounded by and how we strive to teach them every day what love is and how to treat others with that same love and respect. We walked into the camp and were surrounded by different religions; different race, different colors and all they saw were friends. They greeted each counselor Black, White, Spanish, Italian with smiles and hugs. It was then that I realized this is how we should be. Why can’t we just see this? Why can’t we lift each other with happiness?

With all the sadness going on in this world why do you want to take away children’s happiness?

Before I left the camp I looked back one more time to see how everyone despite the color of skin were getting along, smiling and just appreciating all the costumes and the bonds they were making. My smile came back and I walked out knowing that today was going to be a good day!

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3 thoughts on “Tinker Bell and a Policeman”

What an awesome Mom you are!
I taught Caleb and now teaching Caston to love and respect all. To live a life loving others for their kindness, abilities and beauty. To accept and respect.
Your children are beautiful on the outside and you are teaching them to be beautiful on the inside
If only everyone could see the true beauty of the individuals they encounter…then the wirld would be a much better place.
Take care sweet Francesca!!
And give those sweet babies a huge hug from me!

I try but sometimes I don’t feel so awesome. Thank you so kindly for saying so and for your amazingly supportive words. You are amazing, loving and kind. Caleb and Caston are growing up each day to be amazing and that is largely because of you.
I agree about the vision I wish all could see. There is so much love and beauty out there wish it can be seen. Thank you again for your words and for taking the time to post on my blog. It truly means so much. Sending some hugs and love your way. Hope it reaches you and makes you smile!

What an awesome Mom you are!
I taught Caleb and now teaching Caston to love and respect all. To live a life loving others for their kindness, abilities and beauty. To accept and respect.
Your children are beautiful on the outside and you are teaching them to be beautiful on the inside
If only everyone could see the true beauty of the individuals they encounter…then the wirld would be a much better place.
Take care sweet Francesca!!
And give those sweet babies a huge hug from me!